Tunji Adeniyi-Jones Residency: MOWAA

MOWAA welcomed its first artists-in-residence, marking a milestone in our journey as an institution dedicated to centering the perspectives of artists and creatives. In September, British-Nigerian painter Tunji Adeniyi-Jones joined us for his first visit to Benin City, producing a site-specific commission for the Institute’s Library: the first permanent artwork on our campus and a highlight of Nigeria Imaginary: Homecoming. 

Working alongside four young painters from Benin City (Chioma, Elijah, Ogechukwu, and Tojah) Tunji’s residency fostered a dynamic exchange between established and emerging talent, enriching local artistic practice and connecting global narratives with our growing creative community.